Melvin Robert Wood passed away on December 30,2023 at the age of 71 years.


Melvin was born in Wawota, Saskatchewan on February 9, 1952 to Ed and Tina Wood (nee Thiessen).


Melvin leaves to mourn his passing his children Brandy (Dave) and Reinhold (Ashley) along with his grandchildren; Joshua, Benjamin, Abel, Alexandria and Tasha and one great grandson Linkin or as Dad called him Cadillac.


He also leaves his eldest brother Leonard (Terry) and in laws Mary (John) and Susie (Bud). Melvin is predeceased by his loving wife Shirley, his parents Ed and Tina as well as his brothers Brent and Albert.


A Celebration of Life will be held at Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Rd. S., Portage la Prairie on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. A private family interment to be held at a later date.


Should friends so desire donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 200 – 310 Broadway Ave., Winnipeg, MB. R3C 0S6


Messages of condolences can be made on line at http://www.omegafuneralhome.com.